The Introvert Leader

Brian Chesky, Airbnb's CEO, says 1:1s are a waste of time. He's wrong. In this episode, I break down exactly where he misses the point and what great 1:1s actually look like. Timestamps 1:28 – Who Is Brian Chesky: The CEO and co-founder of Airbnb, worth 11 billion, with nearly 10k employees. 1:45 – The Clip: Brian shares why he thinks 1:1s are a bad idea. Original Clip: https://www.instagram.com/reel/Dcn4yyfjlws/?stkn=N3JyNG1mZ2lxZGx2 3:07 – Why He's Wrong: 4 reasons Chesky is dead wrong ab...

Why do you care so much about work? Why do you let it overtake every aspect of your life? Does caring more mean a better career? In this episode I'm going off script talking about why we care too much at work and what we can do about it. Timestamps 1:53 – Caring Too Much Is a Lie: Hard work alone rarely translates to more money or faster promotions. 3:39 – Even Value Exchange: Are you giving more to your company than you are getting back? 5:11 – Risks of Caring Too Much: I started losing my...

So you are going through a reorg now what? Everyone is worried about their job. But a golden opportunity is hiding in plain sight. In this episode, I cover how to jump ahead of your peers during a reorg. Timestamps 2:33 – Don’t Resist: You can’t fight a reorg. Just embrace it. 5:58 – Reinvent Yourself: Use your reorg as a chance to break bad habits and take risks. 10:28 – Build Trust With New Leadership: The faster you build trust, the further you move up. 12:47 – Be a Vision Translat...

You are stuck in a job you don't like. You're stuck at a company that doesn't fit your values. You're stuck on a path that doesn't feel right anymore. Being stuck feels heavy, but you may not know it yet; there is a way out. In this episode im sharing my 3-step framework for getting unstuck. Timestamps 2:25 – Figure Out Why You Feel Stuck: Sunk cost fallacy? Comfort? Fear? 4:50 – Decide If It’s Worth Changing: Until you decide to change your situation, nothing changes. 7:15 – Fully Co...

Have you ever noticed when someone looks junior at work? They seem like a kid trying to sit at the grown-up table. Acting junior can seriously derail your career. In this episode, I share the 3 things that make you look junior and what to do instead. Timestamps 2:00 – Why Looking Junior Is Holding You Back: Looking junior keeps you stuck, making less money, and working on less important work. 3:53 – Sharing Too Much Detail: Curate what you share to fit the audience. 6:18 – Not Prepare...